Sunday, July 31, 2011
Revisit your younger days when you hopped in the car, started the engine and drove off in search of something fun. The Sunday Patch Passport maps out where you can go on a 15-, 30- or 60-minute drive from your home. You won’t want to miss these unique sto
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
15-Minute Drive: Horn Pond in Woburn Horn Pond and its surrounding conservation land occupy nearly 700 acres of land in Woburn near Winchester. It is also home to Horn Pond Mountain, also known as Towanda, which is 287 feet above sea level. Trails wind through the area, taking walkers throughout the dry oak-hickory woods. The Horn Pond Conservation Area also has several memorials, including the Leo F. McElhiney Memorial Park and benches dedicated to residents. 30-Minute Drive/Ferry: Spectacle Island A former dump site, Spectacle Island was cleaned up and opened to the public in 2004. A 15-20-minute ferry ride brings you to a quiet oasis with spectacular views of Boston, two beaches, a visitor's center and a cafe. Ferries leave from Long …
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Did you know Medford offers places to sample all the tastes of the world? The Saturday Patch Passport is a list of places to eat organized by international flavor.
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Do you want to get out of the kitchen, but are bored of the same old places you always go to? Want some fresh ideas for tasty meals? Then the Patch Passport can help. We have assembled a list of local places with international flavors. Try one out and let us know what you think. Bon Appetit! Italian Asian Brazilian Mexican Read more from Medford's Patch Passport
Friday, July 29, 2011
The Friday Patch Passport shows you where you can find trinkets in your town. Get out and explore the unique local shops and all they have to offer.
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Ward's Gifts, a fixture in Medford Square for almost 70 years, is full of the little things - knick-knacks, trinkets, collectables and souvenirs. The store was opened by the Ward family at 44 High Street in 1942 and remains family-run. The store has an almost over-whelming stock ranging from hummels to crystals to sweatshirts to mugs. But if you're having trouble finding something, just ask one of their helpful and knowledgeable employees. Read More From Your Patch Passport to Medford
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Local salon and day spa provides much needed pampering and more
After a recent weeklong family vacation—one spent almost entirely barefoot—my footsies needed some serious pampering. So before I packed for our trip home, I called up the gals at Serenity in the City and booked one of their signature spa pedicures to be enjoyed upon our return. Serenity in the City Salon and Spa is located at 427 Salem Street here in Medford. They’ve been recommended to me by a number of friends over the years, and now I will certainly recommend them to others. Salem Street is almost always bustling, and the day of my appointment was no different. But as soon as I walked through the spa’s front door, I felt the calming effects of soft music, rich colors, and smiling faces. “Serenity in the City” is aptly named. Over the …
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Travel Back in Time with the Wednesday Patch Passport, to discover the history and roots of Medford.
Anyone interested in learning of the historic roots of Medford need not look further than the Isaac Royall House. The home, which was the residence of slave trader Isaac Royall in the 18th century, is now an immaculately maintained museum. The colonial history of the land the home sits on dates back as far as Massachusetts Governor John Winthrop in the 1600s, but the house and former slave quarters now standing at 15 George Street were built by Isaac Royall, Sr., and added on to by his son in the 1700s. The slave quarters are the only ones remaining in Massachusetts. The Royall House and Slave Quarters are open for regular tours on Saturdays and Sundays through October 30, 2011, with tours on the hour between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Read More …
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Take advantage of time with your kids and get out and enjoy these hot spots. Your Patch Passport gives you options for great local spots for kid-friendly fun.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Everybody can use a quick cool-down in a heatwave—especially kids and parents. Local Moms recommend the following local sprinkler parks: Jen Lewis a mom of two, recommends Capen Street or Dugger. "(Both)are great because they are close and have a lot of other things to do when kids get tired of being wet," Lewis wrote in a Mom's Talk column in June. "And the water is on already! Dugger has better shade and a better climbing structure, and Capen Street has sand to thoroughly baste a wet little body." Cathi Lodato likes Grimmons Park, just over the line in Somerville. "It's for all ages," Lodato wrote in the same column. "My niece is only 17 months old and was walking along getting her feet wet. She enjoyed it. The park is definitely parent…
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Discover a Hidden Gem in Medford that you may have driven by and never known it existed. Or maybe you have not visited this interesting spot in years. So take a little trip with Patch...we’ll show you the way.
When the heat is on in the summer, there might not be a better place to be in Medford than Wright's Pond. The city-run sandy beach with a woodsy backdrop is a great spot to cool off without needing to escape Medford's city lines. And it has play structures and grassy fields, too. Stacey Hilliard, Medford Patch's "Great Escape" columnist wrote this about the park in June: "Wright’s Pond has been a family favorite for several years now. For us, its benefits include proximity and affordability, and—most importantly—popularity among our friends. We almost always find at least a handful of kids there that my kids know from school or sports." Head Lifeguard Katie Donlon told columnist Adrienne Szafranski that Wright's Pond "is Medford's hidden …
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Patch will help be your guide as you become a tourist in your town.
Patch will help be your guide as you become a tourist in your town. Whether you're new to town or want to explore the city you've loved for years, we're here to show you what there is to see. Check back to Medford Patch daily to see what excursion is next. We will feature stories, photos and videos showing off the best of Medford. And you can tell us what you love about Medford, and we'll include it as part of our project. We hope this project encourages you to shop local, eat local and be local. Patch wants to show you how much your own town has to offer. And although everything will appear this week, it's not going anywhere. This page will remain a resource for you all year long. Whenever you're hosting visitors or need a Saturday …
Nancy Carbone
11:50 am on Friday, July 29, 2011
It's a nice shop but the 1st & only time I shopped there a clerk followed me like I was a crook. Sorry for shopping with a baby in her stroller. more ›